Software categories
Every category hub groups the software we have reviewed by the job it does, with buying criteria and guides alongside every pick.
Compression & Archives
Archivers for ZIP, 7Z, RAR, and TAR files on Windows and Mac
12 programs reviewed
Web Browsers
Chromium, Firefox, and privacy-first browsers for Windows and Mac
10 programs reviewed
Security & Antivirus
Anti-malware and endpoint protection for Windows and Mac
10 programs reviewed
Privacy & Encryption
VPNs, password managers, and encryption tools for everyday privacy
10 programs reviewed
Media Players
Video and audio playback software for Windows and Mac
10 programs reviewed
Video
Video editing, conversion, and playback tools
10 programs reviewed
Audio
Music players, audio editors, and sound production tools
10 programs reviewed
Graphics & Image Editing
Photo editing, vector design, and image conversion tools
10 programs reviewed
Office & Productivity
Word processors, spreadsheets, and productivity suites
10 programs reviewed
PDF readers, editors, and conversion tools
10 programs reviewed
File Management
File explorers, search tools, and sync utilities
10 programs reviewed
Windows Utilities
Editors, search tools, bootable media, and system information
11 programs reviewed
System & Disk Utilities
Disk cleanup, partitioning, and system monitoring tools
10 programs reviewed
Backup & Disk Imaging
File backup, cloud sync, and full disk imaging software
10 programs reviewed
Networking
Network monitoring, remote access, and connectivity tools
10 programs reviewed
Development
IDEs, code editors, and version control tools
10 programs reviewed
Development & Programming Tools
Compilers, package managers, and API testing tools
10 programs reviewed
Virtualization & Android Emulators
Virtual machines and Android emulators for Windows and Mac
10 programs reviewed
Communication
Video calling, messaging, and team collaboration apps
10 programs reviewed
Download, Screen Capture & AI Tools
Download managers, screen recorders, and AI-powered utilities
10 programs reviewed